FACI CAL STEARATE-S is a single-ingredient hydrophobic agent, acid acceptor, and internal lubricant. It is used in PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene manufacturing processes and is suitable for applications in mortar, plaster, and rigid PVC formulations.

Chemical Family: Stearates

Applicable Processes: PVC Manufacture, Polyethylene Manufacturing, Polypropylene Process

Synonyms: Calcium bis(stearate), Calcium distearate, Calcium octadecanoate

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Applicable Processes
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
    Application Information
    • PVC Processing: The main application is in rigid PVC compounds. Calcium stearate is used in combination with zinc stearate in non-toxic stabilizers (most used are grades S, SW, BS and SP)
    • Polyethylene and Polypropylene Manufacture and Processing: Employed mainly as as acid acceptor and lubricant (most used are grades S, DW, DLC, WLC and PLC)
    • Polyamides and Polycarbonates: Used as lubricant to improve fluidity
    • Polyesters: Used as internal lubricant
    • Latex and Rubber Process: Used as anti-bloacking agent
    • Building Materials: Applied as hydrophobic agent in mortars and plasters (most used are grades S and SW)
    • Food and Feed: Used as anti caking agent

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information
    • 20kg bags on CP3 pallets (1,000 kg per pallet ) - SP and PLC are packed in 25 kg bags on CP3 pallets.
    • 400 and 800kg big bags on CP3 pallets.